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16 Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Brodie	Boy	Mire; Muddy place; Ditch; Second son
Brexton	Boy	Bracca's town
Boyd	Boy	Yellow; Fair
Breckin	Boy	Speckled; Freckled
Brodee	Boy	Spirited; Ditch; Mire
Buchanan	Boy	House of the Canon
Balfour	Boy	Farm Pasture; Pasture village; Cropland village
Bainbridge	Boy	One who lives by the bridge near a stream
Bainbrydge	Boy	One who lives nearwhite water
Banagher	Boy	Pointed Hill

Bard	Boy	Battle peace; Poet; Singer; Minstrel
Bayrd	Boy	One who Sings Ballads
Beagan	Boy	Little one
Beathan	Boy	Life; Existence
Bradene	Boy	Sleek as a salmon; Alternate spelling for Braden
Brody	Boy	Broad eye; Broad island; Ditch; Fort; Fortification; Muddy area

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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